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Control DVR from phone
- Thread starter mpavlansky
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You need a DVR that's connected to the Internet, like my DirecTV. O/W, not going to happen.
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Dish Network can be controlled with its app, as long as the receiver is connected to the internet. They say you have to use their box, but i just hooked up a wireless access point to it and it works OK. Can't watch tv/video on the phone, but all controls work.
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I can control my Tivo HD with the RCX for Tivo app.
Great for typing in titles and names!
Both devices have to be connected to the same server (WiFi).
Of course with the Tivo HD you can plug a USB keyboard into one of the ports and get the same function.
Great for typing in titles and names!
Both devices have to be connected to the same server (WiFi).
Of course with the Tivo HD you can plug a USB keyboard into one of the ports and get the same function.
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These are all good potential options. I've got time warner cable and would like to find a way to set a dvr to record from my phone.
Perhaps the com cast scenario described above is the closest to what I currently have. I'm starting to shop for a new dvr and am collecting feedback that I can use to get me to the result I'm looking for.
Perhaps the com cast scenario described above is the closest to what I currently have. I'm starting to shop for a new dvr and am collecting feedback that I can use to get me to the result I'm looking for.
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Time Warner has an online service to schedule recordings and such - you need to log into your TWC account and there's a section to control your DVR.
It's slow and kinda sucks, but it did function.
It's slow and kinda sucks, but it did function.
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so basically it sounds like instead of a TimeWarner app you'll just have to use the web based manager for now. Oh well i guess its better than nothing if you realize you have forgotten to set a recording.
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Guys,
Would anyone be upset if we moved this to the Android Lounge?
I'm thinking that since its not DX-specific that the Mods would want it to be there.
Any dissent?
Thanks!
Would anyone be upset if we moved this to the Android Lounge?
I'm thinking that since its not DX-specific that the Mods would want it to be there.
Any dissent?
Thanks!
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Sounds good... I went-ahead and moved it...
BTW, just my personal observation: I didn't always like the idea of having a general topic moved to the AL since I wanted the folks that I hung-around with to chime-in and give their opinions, but I understand the need to do so.
I actually didn't know about the Android Lounge for the longest time
eek and never used to visit it.I think letting a thread "marinate" in the originally posted area for a little bit is okay to let the above happen. But moving it to the AL hopefully get more views and diverse opinions. I think the Moderators do a good job of letting this happen.
Thanks!
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I have a cox cable app, it will let me schedule a future recording from a guide but that's all. It's super crappy and asks for about a million permissions too.
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I've never been in the Android Lounge - I never deemed myself good enough to even take a peek. I'm always asking questions, and not supplying meaningful input like the rest of you all stars.
Following up on some of your input, I stumbled across an expensive way to control your DVR from your phone. If you haven't already heard of Slingbox already, you buy their box ($158-$179), connect it to your cable box, then download their Sling Player mobile application (for another $29). So about $200 later you have a really neat solution that actually allows you to control your DVR, and then to even view stored content from your DVR onto your phone. It may prove to be pretty useful for me.
I'll mess with the web based interface on Time Warner, and if I get tired of it and feel compelled to spend more money, I'll go with the Slingbox solution.
Following up on some of your input, I stumbled across an expensive way to control your DVR from your phone. If you haven't already heard of Slingbox already, you buy their box ($158-$179), connect it to your cable box, then download their Sling Player mobile application (for another $29). So about $200 later you have a really neat solution that actually allows you to control your DVR, and then to even view stored content from your DVR onto your phone. It may prove to be pretty useful for me.
I'll mess with the web based interface on Time Warner, and if I get tired of it and feel compelled to spend more money, I'll go with the Slingbox solution.
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